Category Posts for Apologetics

Jehovah’s Witness – Part 2 - This explains the Jehovah's Witness beliefs regarding blood transfusions and holidays including Christmas and Easter. Many Naturalists follow a strong and admirable personal ethic, but what is the imperative toward these "good" behaviors under the Scientific Materialist world view? Animal behavior is genetically programmed by their nature. Criticisms from every source have been leveled against Christianity since its inception.

Pierce and Rebecca Merrill Groothuis have assembled a distinguished array of evangelical scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to explore the whole range of issues. [Learn More] The bottom line is that they still offer little or no solid foundation for belief. Comparing the Isaiah scrolls found at Qumran (dated 200BC) with the oldest copy one had so far (980AD) revealed that 95% of the text were word-by-word accurate, while the 5% differences were accounted for mostly by spelling differences and slips of a pen.

It shows how the apostle confronted non-Christian religions and philosophies, and how we may mirror his approach today. Two works belonging to this time are especially noteworthy. Baptism, however, is so obvious that it's astonishing anyone can claim that symbolic baptism as a public testimony is historic. The Spirit revealed the truth to their minds, sealed it upon their hearts, and in the end testified to the fact that they were indeed God’s children (Rom. 8:16) resulting in a firm knowledge-based belief and willful conviction of the gospel’s truth.

There were several revelations about this event that struck me which I think are relevant to our examinations of religion and culture. They may also have some videos on Islam, Mormons, and JWs. To conclude-- you must translate every bit of your theology into the vernacular. It does not preclude Moroni from exaltation. Power to translate is the test of having really understood one’s own meaning. So, for example, it is not enough to want to spread God’s Word through your writing if you aren’t a very good writer and don’t know much about God’s Word to begin with.

I have, however, decided to keep the other (now outdated) articles, such as "The Resurrection Game" - primarily because they're a bit more simple, a bit easier to digest. The Apostle’s message rejected fideism and instead utilized historically evidentiary arguments, with the resurrection of Christ being the primary historical event Paul employed in his effort to move his audience from faith in the ‘seen’ to faith in the unseen. Always be prepared to give an answer (or defense or "apologia") to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

TUTTLE CHURCH CHRIST 'Everybody knows that in Romans Paul attacks Jews for boasting in their own righteousness before God!' Well then everybody is wrong. Blomberg This book is more academic in nature than Cold-Case Christianity, but addresses some crucial questions about the Bible that Cold-Case Christianity doesn’t get into. A sound, logical basis has been provided for each answer. He makes it very clear that the God of Israel is not like the gods of the pagans; rather, He is a faithful God who would never fail those who trust in Him.

Excellent introduction to developing a Christian mind, with many practical suggestions (about the church and personal spiritual disciplines) as well as philosophical arguments. (I) Moreland, J. In large part because of ICR, there has been a significant revival of belief in creation. People often view Christians as anti-science, anti-choice, judgmental, homophobic, and intolerant. We assume nothing but set out to carefully explain.

As an experienced writer and expert on cultural apologetics, Eric has also consulted on a number of book projects, providing a keen eye and ear both stylistically as well as in laying “the axe to the root” concerning many of the most critical issues of our day. The ultimate goal of Muslim da`wah (missionary work) is to establish an Islamic social order wherever possible. The weapons that are wielded are not of the flesh, but they are nevertheless real and powerful. Scripturally Speaking - As the name “Apologetics Press” implies, all of our various efforts center on matters related to Christian apologetics and Christian evidences.

Though we acknowledge that Presbyterians, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, Roman Catholics, Messianic Jews, and Greek Orthodox people may be Christians we are not likely to number many of these "brothers and sisters" among our regular friends. Native American Literature and the Canon, Berkeley: Univ. of Calif. What appear to be "Christian churches" are teaching things that are not in line with essential, historic, Christian teachings.

She is acquired through money, a writ, or sexual intercourse. [ 132 ] Ibid., vol. Nobody wants to hear about how sinful they are and nobody wants to do the right thing. Does this indicate that the Muslims will be the army of Satan in the end times? Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry Chronology of early Islam Notice how closely Islam's inception is associated with war. 5.72 MB Douglas Wilson - presuppositional apologist; number of atheist debates (Hitchens, Barker) 99. But, without "gentleness and respect," defeating an opponent is often winning a battle while losing the war.